The importance of a dilapidation survey is often underestimated during the initial stages of a construction project. A comprehensive record of the existing condition of adjoining structures, buildings, roadways, paths and other infrastructure can save thousands of dollars in potential damages liability. Often the existence of a dilapidation survey is sufficient to ward off opportunistic claims.

Our dilapidation surveys include high-resolution digital photographs, video and an exhaustive report which together provide a benchmark or reference point for determining whether defects resulted from construction activities or existed prior to commencement.

Heading & Associates have provided dilapidation surveys for the following projects:

Southbank Cultural Precinct Redevelopment at Hamer Hall

Metropolitan Remand Centre, Deer Park

City West Police Complex, Melbourne

Melbourne Underground Rail Loop tunnels

Various residential projects

Dilapidation surveys can be undertaken for any structure or property including but not limited to: